Articles written by Patti Poteete
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A Bearless Camping Trip In Colorado
"Blah blah blah, food, blah blah, bears, blah ... so make a lot of noise." I stopped walking....
All She Wants Is A Professional Haircut
It's been more than a year since I've gone shopping inside a store. Online doesn't count. I social...
A Perfect Valentine Camping Trip For Sure
We renewed our fishing licenses, packed up the campervan with our zero-degree sleeping bags,...
Walk In The Woods With Sasquatch
We strolled through the heavily wooded landscape following a well-worn game trail. The sun leaked...
She's Dreaming Of Winning The Lottery
I've won the lottery ... in my dreams. Have you ever pondered the wondrous life a lottery win could...
Maybe The Hair Cut Is Best Left To The Pro
I flipped the safety switch and power surged through my hand. Hesitating, the noise sounding both...
Ever Wondered How To Hug A Naked Man?
I consciously knew where I was going was perfectly legal, yet a tiny prurient part of my brain kept...
Happy New Year, 2021 -The Year Of Restoration
Just before Christmas I had a yearning to visit family and friends as has been my norm for many year...
Be Mindful Of Hope And Joy This Season
I think I am more mindful of the hope and joy of this holy season. In previous years I've...
Animal Rescue Groups Need Your Help
"Animal rescues are overwhelmed with calls for help with stray dogs due to the Covid Pandemic,"...
Reaching Out To Rescue A Dog -Again
He was in bad shape when he crawled up on our front deck. Puncture wounds dotted his face. A...
The Dark Days Will Pass And Brighten
Bundled up, but not too much, against the chill of the fall morning, I sat out on the back porch...
She's Dressing Up For Halloween Regardless
Halloween is coming! I suppose that announcement is unnecessary if you are a parent, grandparent or...
Leave Me Alone - I've Made Up My Mind!
Normally, I enjoy television commercials. Some are silly with street-smart, high-fiving squirrels an...
A Gnome And A Few Days In The Woods
This has been a tough year for everyone - global pandemic, wildfires, hurricanes, job losses,...
She Finally Found Those Flip-Flops
During the "Great Clean-out of 2018" from our medium-sized home to our 22-foot travel-trailer...
The Job Of Mother Never Expires
I'm a bit maudlin lately as my job as "mother" recently expired. Every mother knows the day will...
Finding Peace Of Mind Where You Can
COVID-19. The Presidential race. The economy. Unintentional bombs. Health care. PPEs. Racism. Gun...
Waiting In Line For The Big Test
We were the 16th car in line, even though we had arrived early. I didn't look behind us to see how...
She'll Take Flamingoes Over Diamonds
It is said that "diamonds are a girl's best friend." Not for this girl. Oh, don't get me wrong. I li...
No More Plumber's Helper For Her
"Let's fix that pipe problem today," said Mr. Right, watching my reaction as he drank his morning...
Ask The Mothers - They Know How To Love
It would be irresponsible of me not to write about the Black Lives Matter protests happening across...
Stayin' Alive Depsite Life's Many Dangers
My life is in danger. As a matter of fact, all our lives are in danger over and above Covid-19. For...
It's About Time To Change The Subject
Change of subject. Forget about Covid-19 for minute if you can. Let's talk about the weather. After...
Consider All The Little Bits Of Joy
I sat in the garden and prayed today. After six weeks of self-inflicted isolation, it gets harder...